Loibl Pass (Slovenian side)
Prelaz Ljubelj (stara cesta)
Slovenia · Karawanks (Upper Carniola)
1,367m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 1,367m
- Route length
- 11 km
- Max gradient
- 11%
- Hairpins
- 2
- Driving difficulty
- Challenging (3/5)
- Surface
- Fair
- Open
- May - October
Route & Map
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Route
STržič
11 km · max 11%
▲Loibl Pass (Slovenian side) (1,367m)
Descent
ELoiblpass summit (Austrian border)
The old road over the Loibl Pass (as opposed to the Karawanks Tunnel). The Slovenian approach from Tržič features steep hairpins through forest. A memorial to the Mauthausen sub-camp stands near the Austrian border.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑940m gain
↓70m loss
557m → 1,468m → 1,427m
Difficulty
Challenging
3/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
2
A few tight turns to keep it interesting
When to Drive
May - October (Best: June - August)
- ›Open May - October. Check locally for exact opening dates as conditions vary each year.
- ›Morning hours offer the best driving conditions with less traffic.
- ›Road surface varies in quality. Watch for loose gravel and uneven patches.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 46.4386°N, 14.2531°E
- Start (Tržič)
- 46.3658°N, 14.3053°E
- End (Loiblpass summit (Austrian border))
- 46.4386°N, 14.2531°E
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